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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 2, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “Yeah, why not!”
Answer: SURE
5A clue: Collector’s ___
Answer: ITEM
6A clue: Worker who frequently takes off
Answer: PILOT
8A clue: Stressful way to run
Answer: LATE
9A clue: Crossed (out)
Answer: EXED
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Tiny drink
Answer: SIP
2D clue: Useful … or a useful draw in Scrabble when you have a “Q”
Answer: UTILE
3D clue: Chill
Answer: RELAX
4D clue: Be expressive with one’s feelings
Answer: EMOTE
7D clue: TV’s “___ Lasso”
Answer: TED
